If You’re On Time, You’re Late
Naperville mayor Scott Wehrli is new to the position of mayor, but not new to leadership. Taking the oath of mayor on April 30th, he has been in office for…
Do You Have Something To Say
For the past 12.5 years Watchdog has posted at least weekly, and for the first five years it was twice weekly for a total of 881 postings. When Watchdog began,…
Get Ready For A Survey
Surveys are wonderful. They give you a chance to to be heard. Maybe, just maybe, you can make a difference and have an impact on something. If you're on the…
July 4th
Another July 4th is quickly approaching, when proud Americans can abundantly and robustly enjoy two favorite activities simultaneously; alcohol and explosives. What could possibly go wrong. Suggestion, don't have a…
Want To Get Something Done; Get Elected To City Council
If you want to get something done in Naperville, it's simple, just get elected to the city council, then have the courage to push it through. That's exactly what councilwoman…
Retraction Of Posting
Just when I thought I could put the topic of concrete in my rear-view mirror, Naperville councilman Patrick Kelly brought to my attention that I totally misread the outcome of…
Is It Just Me, Or Is Concrete Everywhere
Now that the City has eliminated cost-sharing with regard to sidewalk repair and replacement, it seems like sidewalks are under construction everywhere, at least in my neighborhood. Maybe its like…
Some Residents Get Unexpected Surprise From City Council
It doesn't happen often, but it happened at the June 6th city council meeting when the council voted 6 to 3 to eliminate resident cost-sharing for sidewalk removal and replacement…
Da Bears In Naperville
Typically when you see a picture of your mayor in the Chicago Sun Times, it's not for good reasons. This was not the case with Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli. Considering…
Best And Worst Tax Dollar Expenses
The Naperville city council authorizes some large tax dollar expenses, most for needed purposes, some for good reasons, and some just to look good, but in actuality are a total…
Manicured Lawns Vs Proliferation Of Dandelions
One person can make a difference in Naperville when it comes to rules and regulations resulting in ordinances, but not always with the intended outcome. It happened in 2016 when…
League Of Women Voters Of Naperville Wants Change For Filling Vacancies On Municipal Boards And Commissions
There was a time when the League of Women Voters wanted nothing more than to secure the right to vote. Over the years what they have wanted has expanded to…
New Council, Same Issue
The conversation goes something like this: "We've got to do something! What are we going to do! I don't know, but we've got to do something! I know what we'll…
There’s A New Sheriff And Three New Deputies In Town
It's official. Mayor Scott Wehrli was inaugurated today along with three new council members, Allison Longenbaugh, Josh McBroom, and Nate Wilson. Now the work really begins. It's one thing to…
Councilman Paul Hinterlong Thanks His Supporters
In eight days there will be a 'changing of the guard' in Naperville's city council. Of the nine members on the city council, four will become history; that's nearly 50%.…